Friday, April 3, 2009

Madoff motor boat, yacht seized by US marshals
MIAMI - Federal authorities seized disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's vintage yacht and a smaller boat from two Florida marinas early Wednesday, part of an effort to recoup assets to pay back his swindled investors.

Automakers report steep drop
Each of the largest automakers on Wednesday reported U.S. sales declines in excess of 36 percent for March as the slumping economy kept buyers out of dealer showrooms and deepened the industry's financial woes.

'Adventureland' has its ups and downs
LOS ANGELES - On the surface, "Adventureland," director Greg Mottola's follow-up to his hit "Superbad," looks like another good-time, raunchy romp. And it certainly has healthy amounts of partying and pranks to go along with its gross-out gags.

Quinoa fritters make great pre-Seder snack
The Seder rituals and readings before the Passover meal can seem endless on an empty stomach. These fritters make a nice appetizer to serve while waiting for the guests to arrive. They also constitute a satisfying lunch later in the week.

Dr. Gott: Meat not necessary part of a proper diet
Dear Dr. Gott: During the past several years, you have occasionally written about proper diets. The one that sticks out in my memory is one from a lady who said she didn't like meat and wanted to know if it was OK to leave it out of her diet. You told her that we really don't need meat, but I completely disagree with you.

Garden what and when you want
In "the olden days" B.A. (before arthritis), I was a jogger. I jogged faithfully, five to seven days a week all of my adult life.

Photo tips
With prom season fast approaching and summer vacation on the horizon, the Amarillo Globe-News photo staff offers tips for making the best of your photos. From Walt Disney World to Wonderland Park, stay armed with these basic photography tips, and your family snapshots will make you smile.

Dear Abby: Woman needs time between work, husband
Dear Abby: When my husband, "Wyatt," and I first started dating, we both had jobs. Because I am a teacher, my workday ended about two hours before his, allowing me some much-needed time alone before he came home.

Wie scrambles at Kraft Nabisco
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - Michelle Wie watched her 20-foot birdie putt roll into the cup on her final hole, pumped her fist and waved to the gallery.

High winds stop play in Houston
HUMBLE - The first round of the Shell Houston Open was suspended because of high winds on Thursday afternoon with only half the 72-player field on the course. The round will resume this morning.

Canyon runners head to Texas Relays
Canyon's Sann Allison, Katie Grimes and the Lady Eagles' 1600 relay team will compete in the Texas Relays at Austin this weekend, while Hereford and Highland Park will host track meets involving nearly two dozen teams.

PAC irate over phone campaign
LUBBOCK - Organizers behind a push to legalize packaged beer and wine sales across Lubbock County accused their opponents Thursday of misleading statements that have been part of an organized telephone campaign, which the group denied.

Xcel offers user credit
Xcel Energy wants to save a little here and there to keep from having to make a big investment.

Follow my every movement with Facebook
There are many who believe Facebook is the greatest communication tool since Alexander Graham Bell hollered into his invention, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you!" And then there's me.